Software Engineer - Platform Team - Remote

Overview

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

In Short

• Work with the Platform team closest to hardware and programming chips.
• Architect a new networking operating system based on state orientation, open standards, and single software image consistency.
• Utilize a multi-process state-sharing architecture for module independence and self-healing resiliency.
• Build on an unmodified Linux kernel to maintain security and feature development.
• Support Linux containers and virtual machines for enhanced DevOps practices.
• Provide a single software image across all products to improve network testing and reliability.
• Enhance automation workflows using DevOps tools like Ansible or Terraform.
• Establish Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines for network configurations.
• Collaborate in a strong product-engineering environment.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence.

Requirements

• Strong engineering and Computer Science fundamentals.
• Extensive background in algorithms and strong software architecture skills.
• 5+ years fluency in one of C/C++/Python programming.
• Hands-on experience with designs and implementations in a strong product-engineering environment.

Benefits

• Work in an award-winning company with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunity to innovate in a leading technology environment.
• Competitive compensation and work-life balance.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.